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smart infocenter (from a land line). UK 0808 000 8080 (Freecall) IRE 1800 654 210 (Freecall) 002 1333 V001 0000 e-uk >>smart forfour 2005. The information in this catalogue is to be regarded as approximate. The illustrations may contain non-standard accessories and extras. Any photographs of driver’s who are not holding the steering wheel with both hands have been taken while the car was stationary. We reserve the right to change the design, technical features and scope of delivery. Any variations in colours result from the printing process. After many years of faithful service, you can return your smart fortwo to us for environmentally friendly disposal in accordance with the Directive on End-Of-Life-Vehicles*. But that day lies a long way off. *Applies in accordance with the relevant national regulations. Further information can be obtained from the smart infocentre. www.smart.com/uk smart – a brand of DaimlerChrysler >>Your life is exciting. Why shouldn’t your car be? Only those who are open to change can reinvent themselves time and time again: “open your mind”. The smart forfour demonstrates that an innovative concept doesn’t have to be limited to two seats. With the unique smart design, a whole host of unusual ideas and a flexible space concept, the smart forfour gives fresh impetus to the small car segment. The smart forfour is a unique marriage of functional design and emotional appeal. Of course, there is one thing that you can always expect from any smart: Excitement and variety twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week – wherever your smart takes you. From the supermarket to the gym or a trip to the countryside, with your best friend or with your whole family; your smart forfour turns your daily routine into something quite extraordinary. Something which is every bit as exciting as life itself. So, what’s your plan for today? Engines / technical features / safety 04 Design / models / standard equipment 12 Colours / interior 32 Options / equipment packages / accessories 38 smartware / smartcare 50 Finance / services / tables 52 02 > 03 100 years of experience at such a tender age. It is no secret that the smart brand is part of the DaimlerChrysler group and as such is able to benefit from the vast experience of Mercedes-Benz in building cars. The smart forfour was designed with the same high level of technical expertise as the smart fortwo and smart roadster. The simple truth is that advanced technology of this quality cannot usually be found in other cars in this segment. Top of the list are safety features such as electronic stability programme (esp®) anti- lock braking system (abs) and drive lock. And that’s not all, both diesel engines were developed by Mercedes-Benz, too. Engines / technical features / safety >>Extras as standard. All smart forfour models come with an unusually extensive range of standard equipment to further enhance your driving pleasure. For example, the electric power steering reduces steering effort without reducing the engine power. The central locking with remote control means you’ll never have to fumble around with a key again. The rear seat bench can be moved backwards or forwards by 15 cm so that there’s always choice for more leg room or more >>I always feel that boot storage. Driveway illumination lights up the way to your smart forfour and will accompany you all the way to your front door. And that’s not all, Electric windows at the front, a height-adjustable steering wheel, a unique material mix in the interior and the fabric-covered instrument panel – are all standard features of the smart forfour. Not only does the smart forfour make your life the difference is in ® easier, it also makes it safer with electronic stability programme (esp *), anti- the details. lock braking system (abs), drive lock and the robust tridion safety cell. Shouldn’t that apply 5 to my car too?<< 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. esp® – electronic stability programme with anti-lock braking system. 2. 5 doors. 3. Electric power steering. 4. Electric windows at the front. 5. Central locking with radio remote control. 6. drive lock. 7. Side airbags (at the front). 8. Sliding rear seat bench. 9. Height-adjustable steering wheel. 10. tridion safety cell. 04 > 05 * esp® is available as an option for the smart forfour pure 64 bhp. 06 > 07 >>Driving pleasure doesn’t Lively petrol engines. Economical cdi engines. have to cost the earth. Fans of petrol engines are spoilt for choice with Thanks to state-of-the-art cdi technology, both four state-of-the-art engines: There are two 3-cylinder diesel engines with 68 bhp and 95 bhp, In a smart forfour, the fun doesn’t even stop 3-cylinder engines with 64 bhp or 75 bhp, plus are powerful, smooth-running and economical when you stop for fuel. In fact, this is where you’ll two 4-cylinder engines with 95 bhp or 109 bhp. at the same time. cdi stands for “common-rail notice that your smart forfour doesn’t just deliver All engines in the smart forfour are front mounted. direct injection” – an injection technology which These engines are high in torque but low on fuel involves an ultra-modern high-pressure pump the performance you expect from it, it’s also consumption. Emission levels are also low, meaning generating a maximum pressure of 1,600 bar in exceptionally economical. The bodypanels of the that the petrol engines conform to the stringent the common fuel line and injection nozzles. As smart forfour are particularly lightweight and requirements of exhaust gas standard EU4. well as this, an electronic control ensures that contribute to the low overall vehicle weight – precisely regulated amounts of fuel are injected directly into the combustion chamber. Both cdi ensuring low consumption and maximum driving engines are high in torque, but are also remarkably pleasure! This is no casual claim - as the facts and low in emissions and comply with exhaust gas figures amply demonstrate. Weighing in at under standard EU4. 1,000 kg, the smart forfour boasts a weight/power ratio that guarantees lively acceleration performance at 9.0 kg per bhp. And that’s not all. The smart forfour is equipped with an extremely agile “active-drive” chassis and thanks to its wide and sporty track width, the smart forfour holds the road extremely well. The spring and shock absorber settings respond directly to 5-speed transmission the driver’s actions. So even if the road conditions Do you prefer to be in control? Then the smart forfour is the right car for you, as all forfour models come are less than perfect, the smart forfour has plenty equipped with manual 5-speed transmission. of comfort in reserve, ensuring that driving pleasure is not compromised. softouch plus The optional 6-speed softouch plus automated transmission offers even greater comfort. This transmission is fitted with a kickdown function, enabling the driver to shift down a gear or two automatically using the accelerator. Which means your smart forfour is not only faster but safer since it allows the driver to take full advantage of safe overtaking opportunities. softouch plus also comes with a crawl function, so in traffic jams you can creep along in gear without having to touch the accelerator at all – which is also useful for parking and reversing. If you want to switch into sporty mode simply tap the shift lever to the left, for manual gear changing. Steering wheel gearshift If you like it sporty, you can order your smart forfour with softouch plus. The sporty multifunctional leather steering wheel – which is available as an option – has paddles on the steering wheel which allow you to change gears without taking your hands off of the steering wheel. 08 > 09 >>Safe as houses in the smart forfour. The smart forfour’s complex safety system sets new standards in quality that go far beyond the legal requirements. The all-round passive safety offered by the tridion safety cell, the collapsible steering column, full- 1 2 3 size airbags, side airbags for driver and passenger 1. In a frontal impact the belt tensioners will reduce telescopically in the event of a front-end collision. In and the three-point belt systems ensure maximum any slack. 2. In a serious collision the airbags are the event of a side impact, the standard side airbag – protection should it be needed. However, before triggered and inflate to form a protective system in a integrated in the seat backrest – inflates on the side of matter of milliseconds. The belt force limiter carefully impact. Additional window bags are also available for anything untoward happens, the active damage releases more belt before too much pressure is exerted your smart forfour as an option. prevention system intervenes. The electronic on the chest. 3. The collapsible steering column retracts stability programme (esp®) will swiftly intervene if its sensors detect that your smart forfour is in danger of swerving. The sensors detect certain dangerous situations early on – for instance if the rear of the vehicle threatens to break away in a bend. esp® immediately reduces the engine torque and selectively brakes one or more individual wheels to stabilise your smart forfour. The hydraulic brake assist function also makes a decisive contribution to driving safety. It automatically initiates controlled emergency braking when you step on the pedal quickly but not firmly enough, so that you don’t lose any braking distance. esp® also includes the anti-lock braking system (abs) with electronic brake-force distribution. In critical situations, this function allows you to steer around obstacles even during heavy braking.